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Category: Travel Jobs

  • New Travel Industry Job Board

    FrugalMonkey is primarily a travel website, focused on delivering discount travel information. But you may have noticed that we also dedicate a few pages to those of you who like the idea of a working vacation. Maybe you’ve seen our pages about working abroad? Resort and cruise ship jobs; teaching English abroad; and working in the Alaska seafood industry. Those are just some of the topics covered here and in more depth on our partner site, JobMonkey.

    If you are one of those folks with a desire to work overseas or to just ‘get out of Dodge’ and travel somewhere exciting for a job, then visit our brand new travel industry job board. When you click the link a new window will open. You’ll find all kinds of jobs in a variety of travel industry sectors.


  • Summer Cruise Jobs

    It’s hard to beat a summer working on a cruise ship. So why try? Working on a cruise ship might just be the perfect summer job. The cruise industry sees its highest occupancy during the summer. This is when the weather is nicest and when most people take their vacations. It is also when cruise ship directors need more staff to help deal with the increase in travelers. Working on a cruise ship means you get to travel the world, see new places and at the same time make some of the best money ever, from a summer job. Seasonal travel industry jobs can be hard to procure, but not in the growing cruise industry! Most summer employees work for about four to six months earning money the entire time. Work days are long, but the paychecks are well worth the longer hours. Also, one of the biggest perks to working on a cruise ship is the money you save on food and accommodations – two aspects that are normally included while you’re employed onboard.


  • Work On A Cruise Ship And See The World

    If you’ve ever wanted to see the world, travel by sea, experience new things, enjoy gorgeous ocean sunsets, make good money and save lots of cash over the summer then consider working on a cruise. For college students or people who are looking for temporary employment being employed by a cruise ship can be one of the best jobs imaginable. While it does demand long work hours and tight living quarters you get to experience life on a ship in a way that most people never will. You get to travel the world, see new places and make money while doing so. Cruise season tends to peak in the warmer months. With that time of year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider working on a cruise ship after your graduation or during a longer break from school. Because most of your food costs and accommodations will be paid for, you have the chance to cash in on a lot of money saved during your time on board. Some cruise ship employees walk away with as much as $7000 after just a few months. The work is hard, the scenery unbeatable and it is sure to be the experience of a lifetime.


  • Work Abroad

    There are a lot of people interested in working abroad but don’t know where to start looking for information.


    FrugalMonkey has an entire section on working abroad in order to give travelers and students the right start into one of the most exciting endeavors they are likely to experience.

    Working abroad isn’t the easiest transition by any means. It requires, by definition, living in a different country (away from family and friends), working in an atmosphere you don’t know and aren’t accustomed to and many times involves speaking a language you aren’t comfortable with. On top of this, working abroad often times means leaving a job you already have, a college you love attending and the comforts of home. You might be asking yourself why people even choose to work abroad if it means undergoing all of these difficult transitions. The answer is simple: people choose to work and live abroad because it gives them experiences, memories and work tools that are impossible to gain through any other course of life. Most people often find that while the initial transition involves a difficult adjustment, living abroad turns into one of the best experiences of your life. Travel, studying, working and living as an expatriate is something only a small number of people experience and is undoubtedly something 100% of those people label as invaluable. So how do you get started initiating this amazing life change? FrugalMonkey has a great deal of info pointing you in the right direction. Read on!

    Working abroad usually encompasses more than just jobs you can acquire overseas, but it also includes volunteering abroad as well. FrugalMonkey has a wealth of information on how to procure volunteer jobs abroad where you can earn college credits or satisfy graduate school requirements. Additionally you can find out how to fulfill your desire to help others and learn a new language while doing so. Volunteering is an excellent way to experience your time abroad. It provides you with an amazing experience while exposing you to aspects of life abroad you would otherwise never see. It’s a popular and important consideration when thinking about traveling or living abroad.

    Aside from volunteering a lot of students choose to switch roles with their college professors and teach English abroad. Teaching English is a popular job for expatriates of all ages. The countries of South America and Asia are extremely popular for travelers who want to teach English. Native speakers in these continents are eager to learn English and there are many venues in which native English-speakers can procure jobs teaching.


    It is important to research the certificates and ways in which to do so while you’re living abroad, but with the popularity of English-teaching programs, finding a job teaching English usually doesn’t take very long at all. It is a great job to have while working abroad, a great way to make friends and a wonderful way to earn money and prolong your stay.

    If volunteering or teaching English doesn’t strike your fancy then consider some of the more non-traditional jobs that will allow you to work abroad. You can always be cavalier and move to a foreign country without already having a job. Using venues such as Craigslist of job finders, there are certain to be a handful of jobs perfect for your liking. Or, FrugalMonkey suggests looking into cruise ship jobs or resort jobs. Living abroad temporarily or during a high tourist season in jobs such as these means that you can work, have your accommodations paid for and earn extra money all while experiencing life overseas. With so many options to consider, you should feel excited about the experiences awaiting you in your new job abroad! Good luck!

  • How to Find Volunteer Work

    A lot of people choose to volunteer when working or living abroad. It helps build resumes, develops valuable experience and is the chance to volunteer when you would otherwise not have the time. But finding volunteer work can be difficult if you don’t know where to look. FrugalMonkey’s entire section on volunteering abroad has information on volunteering vacations, how to use volunteering to build your resume and has information on how to find volunteer work. One of the best ways to find volunteer work is use a placement agency. Many volunteer placement agencies can get you volunteer work that will provide: college credit, pay or offer accommodations. It is the fastest and most efficient way to procure volunteer work abroad and is an excellent way to make sure the volunteer work fulfills your goals as a volunteer. Read more now!


  • Teach English While Traveling

    Hundreds of travelers are teaching English to prolong their stay abroad.

    If you’re interested in traveling but are worried about having enough money to make your trip worthwhile, consider working abroad. 


    Working abroad allows you to live in a different country, experience the culture, travel, make money and prolong your stay. The only catch is that work visas, permits and the legalities surrounding working abroad is sometimes difficult to maneuver. That is why hundreds of native English-speaking travelers turn to teaching English while working abroad.

    Teaching English in Asia or South America is one of the most popular jobs among travelers who are living abroad. Many of the agencies that hire travelers have special permission to employ workers who are not under a specific work visa. This is of course, imperative to double check before you begin working, but regardless of how, there are a wealth of teaching English jobs for expatriates on non-English-speaking countries. Teaching is a wonderful way to examine the differences between your culture and that of the country you live in. You often times make friends with students, learn the foreign language faster and build work experience for your resume while you are traveling. Teaching English can also pay very well. Statistically in Asia, teachers earn more but they are also required to have certain teaching certificates as well. In South America, the pay is less, but so is the cost of living and jobs seem to be much more abundant and easier to procure.

    Working abroad is a great way to prolong your travel experience. Many teachers move from country to country funding their entire trip based off of the money they earn from teaching. This is a great way to expand your travels while gaining valuable work and life experience. FrugalMonkey has resources on working abroad and teaching English abroad in addition to other jobs that allow you to travel while working. There is more than one way to skin at cat and there is more than one way to be successful working abroad. Check out some of the other jobs we have listed.

  • Resort Jobs For Summer Are Booking Up Fast

    Have you ever thought about working for a resort? Enjoying the sunshine, attending to happy guests, living in an exotic location during the summer and meeting new people along the way? If this sounds like fun to you then consider working for a resort during the summer. Many resort jobs will pay for your lodging while you earn tips and salary from your job. It also allows you to practically live on vacation during your time off – a great way to spend you summer. Most resort jobs fill up fast for college students so start looking for openings and resort job listings early. Now is the perfect time to set up the summer of your dreams while working in a resort.


  • It’s Not Too Early To Think About Summer

    Even though it seems the turn of the year has just passed, it isn’t too early to start making plans in regard to your summer. Especially for college students who want some great summer work, now is a great time to start making plans. If you’ve ever wanted to work at a resort as a lifeguard, bartender, activity organizer, waiter or cook – check out FrugalMonkey’s entire section on working for resort jobs. The travel opportunities are immense during the summer when it comes working for resorts. And you can make great paychecks while enjoying a lifestyle that is more reminiscent of a vacation than a summer job. See the world and make some money while working at a resort this summer. For more information, check out FrugalMonkey’s section on jobs that facilitate travel opportunities and start your search now.


  • Work In The Alaskan Fishing Industry

    Visit Alaska and make money by working the Alaskan Fishing Industry!

    Travel in Alaska is becoming more and more popular. Each year hundreds of people are flocking by car, bus, train, plane and cruise to visit one of the most breathtaking sites in the United States.


    Alaska is world famous for its gorgeous and wild beauty. Each year, Alaska sees more and more tourists who visit to experience the beauty and untamed wilderness, firsthand. Alaska however, is famous for more than just being the beautiful backdrop for Jack London novels and a popular vacation spot for tourists. It is also, world famous for its fishing industry, which produces much of the world’s fish and crab.  The Alaskan fishing industry has gained a lot of popularity among college students on summer break as an excellent way to travel the great state and to make great summer salaries.

    Working the fishing industry in Alaska can sometimes mean thousands of dollars earned over the course of just a few months. Additionally, you don’t need any experience to work in the fishing industry because boats and onshore processors need a large work force each year and are willing to train. Aside from making good money as a processor, college students return year after year, working their way up to positions as deckhands and offshore fisherman – positions that earn workers even larger salaries.

    The summer fishing industry in Alaska is a great way to earn a lot of money and experience travel in a state that has a lot to offer visitors in the summer.


    Instead of paying thousands of visit, you can earn thousands and see parts of Alaska tourists never get a chance to see. Many companies will hire employees for summer and pay a portion of travel costs in addition to the cost of living. This means the money you earn working as a deckhand or onshore processor is money in your pocket! Seasonal work is also available for more than just summer employees, with a large handful of jobs that are available year round.

    If you’re a college student who wants to travel for the summer but still needs to earn money, the Alaskan fishing industry is an excellent place to look. Or, if you’re simply interested in fishing in Alaska, check out FRUGALMONKEY’s entire travel guide on Alaskan tourism. Regardless of the reason, Alaska has a lot to offer any traveler eager to be and experience the great outdoors.

  • Teaching English: The Good The Bad and The Ugly

    Learn some tips and tools of the trade about teaching English in order to extend your trip abroad.

    FrugalMonkey is dedicated to showing you how to travel cheaply, take advantage or find cheap travel deals as well as learn how you can extend your stay by working abroad.


    Our advice is basically derived from the desire to tell you how you can travel as much as possible while spending as little as possible along the way. That way trips last longer and experiences are that much better. Thousands of expatriates (or those living in a foreign country – most commonly used to denote English speakers living abroad) turn to teaching English abroad in order to extend their stay and make money. While teaching English isn’t as easy as 1,2,3, we’ll give you the A,B,C’s about the main differences in teaching English while living in South America or Asia.

    Expatriates commonly teach English as a second language. Or as its referred to in the industry, TESL. This type of English teaching commonly takes place in either Asia or South America where it is becoming more and more prevalent that businessmen and children have a command of the English language. As such, for young English-speaking adults, teaching English as a second language in South America or Asia is an excellent way to make money while also traveling and seeing the world.

    Teaching English in Asia tends to be more lucrative than teaching in South America. With the large abundance of travelers in South America (because of its affordability) and the low rate of pay due to currencies in South America, teachers rarely make more than enough to pay rent and handle living expenses. Although, if you’re interested in hiking through Patagonia or learning Spanish while you teach others English, you won’t need much more than this modest salary. There are pay offs to living abroad other than making money after all. Luckily with the cost of living being so affordable, expatriates teaching English find that the salaries are usually enough to keep them afloat.

    Asia however, boasts the ability to make thousands while teaching English. The tough part about this job is that it can be harder to procure than an English job in South America. Mainly because when the pay is higher, the qualifications a teacher must meet go up as well. If though, you are an education major, have any formal training in grammar or have experience teaching, you are among the lucky few who will have an easier time finding an English-teaching job in Asia.


    The pay here will be higher and many teachers find that after a few months of teaching their bank accounts are doing better than they previously thought possible.

    Teaching jobs in Asia can be more demanding as well, and there is typically less time to dedicate to travel than for teachers in South America who work closer to 20 hour work weeks. Another big difference in teaching English between the two locations are qualifications. Teaching certificates and training are often considered more important in Asia teaching than in South America. If you have a masters degree and previous experience you have your pick of nearly any teaching job, however if you know little about teaching or have no experience, your best bet if you want the higher paying jobs in Asia is to procure a teaching certificate or undergo some training while you are there.

    Teaching English can be a great way to meet people, see the world, make friends in a new city and segue into other working or teaching jobs. It also is an excellent and popular way to sustain living expenses during your time abroad and is an experience you will surely remember for a lifetime. Check out FrugalMonkey for more information on living abroad and teaching English as well as related sites such as JobMonkey, where employers post for English teaching jobs regularly!